El Inca Restaurant in Köln

A small restaurant with character and a happy atmosphere! We had a very nice evening at El Inca. Meat and fish lovers will get their money's worth here and we recommend the "The Chef Recommends" section (or similar) in the menu. After we ate we sat together for a while and had a good chat over Peruvian and Colombian beer.

Trust customer for about 7/8 years. Quality outstanding.

A real insider tip!! We like to be here several times a month. Absolute recommendation. The food is really great and the cocktails are a real treat. The staff is really very friendly and the prices are absolutely fair.

Very nice experience …just a little pricey!!!

The food is just so bad that you lose the joy of eating out. Tasteless, bad products. Unfortunately it wasn't the first time. There are Peruvian/Latin American cuisine restaurants worthy of their name. El Inca is definitely not one of them. Too bad.

Great food and friendly staff. You could probably put fewer tables differently so that there is a little more space and air 😉

Justifiable prices for their quality. Top

We had a wonderful evening. Price-performance simply unbeatable. The food was of top quality and the team was really nice. We also got lots of recommendations for food and drinks. I'm looking forward to next time!

It was a surprise to find an authentic Peruvian restaurant in Germany with such quality. The ceviche is amazing. Cool decoration and nice service.

Delicious and authentic. Very friendly and relaxed.

Delicious ! Can only be recommended

Very tasty dishes, super nice atmosphere, very, very nice chefs and cellars, especially the boss is a very friendly, nice and understanding person. We are happy to come and look forward to our next visit ❤️🥰

A restaurant with a menu of different "Latin American dishes" (not only Peruvian food). The restaurant's decoration has a mix of cultures; However, the food does not have any authentic flavor. I came because of the reviews and it was frankly very disappointing. I don't know if my compatriots have lost their palate and taste by living abroad for so long. Of course if you want to eat good Peruvian food, this IS NOT THE PLACE.

No air conditioning, uncomfortable chairs, far too narrow. The waiter poured juice all over his pants, backpack and shoes. I had to subject the 3 parts to an intensive cleaning and we didn't even get a discount for that, we also had to pay for the drink. Food looks good, but doesn't taste great in our eyes. That was definitely our last time here.

Delicious anticuchos, pisco sour, ceviche. Excellent service and atmosphere

I was in Cologne for a few days and became aware of this small restaurant through a voucher offer. Very good South American meat. All dishes tasted very good and the staff was very welcoming. I can recommend it to everyone.

It is a nice place, the food is tasty, the ceviche and the natural juices. Everything is great with typical flavors and good atmosphere, thank you very much for everything, the incredible attention.

Food was great, the rest was very bad. Waited half an hour for a cocktail and then the waitress appeared twice at 4 tables and was very listless and overwhelmed. Rarely seen such bad service. Wow.

We were just at El Inca for the first time and really loved it. The staff are friendly, even though we didn't make a reservation, we were still offered a table. The atmosphere is very cozy and the food is really delicious. The prices are also completely reasonable. Thank you very much for the lovely evening and keep it up!!!

Magnificent restaurant, delicious food. The tables are a little crowded. Very friendly and attentive service. We will definitely repeat

The best ceviche in the whole area! Very friendly service. I'm always happy to come to you :)

Excellent service, very tasty food and drinks, authentic location. Nos encantaba mucho 😍 hopefully again soon. Greetings from Leipzig!

Wonderful. Complements a great vacation. No rip-off as regular prices.

Great food in a nice atmosphere! Very nicely decorated restaurant, very pleasant despite the hot temperatures. The portion was more than enough and everyone enjoyed it very much! Cocktails are great and don't just taste like alcohol or are too sweet. Happy to come back! :)

Amazing food ! The cocktails are delicious. The service is slow.

Only recommended! I've been eating there for a few years. The food tastes delicious and the decor is very nice and traditional. The juices are delicious and without any flavor enhancement, all natural! The service is wonderful.

Always delicious! We have Lomo Saltado, Yucas Fritas, Causa Rellena de Palta, Ají de Gallina, Chicha morada and Pisco Sour. Everything was very well prepared and tasted great. Like in Peru. Value for money 5 stars. I can only recommend.

A very authentic restaurant, best ceviche in Cologne. You have to be patient with the service, but everyone is very friendly and helpful

Very delicious, the lomo saltado, OMG I recommend it The cocktails are very delicious and the service is very good, friendly, smiling, makes you want to return

Im Latino so I know about South American food and I need to said that this place is top on my list not only in Cologne also in Europe, the taste of the ingredients are really authentic (I would love to know where are they shopping everyday) 🙈 I had Guanabana juice and Lulo which was amazing and reminded me to be in Colombia, the prices are good as the quality is perfect and the staff are really friendly to help you with your order, definitely I will like to recommend you this place and just try as many options as you can, hope to go back on my next holidays One plus is that is open in Sundays and is most then perfect to go with your partner to have a new place to discover (as I did and it was a perfect idea)

One of my favorite restaurants in Cologne and has been around for over 30 years! The employees are super nice, you are greeted with a smile and feel welcome. The decor is quite rustic but totally comfortable, you feel like you're on vacation and far away from Cologne. The food is very good, top quality and varied. The cocktails are also really good and there are special prices on them every day. I will gladly come again :)

You will receive a warm welcome in this restaurant. However, not only is the service really good, but also the food. The only drawback that could be mentioned is that you can't sit outside. Thanks to the team and we will definitely come back again.

Authentic Peruvian cuisine, great, friendly service staff and a nice atmosphere. Simply great, I would love to come back

Discovered this great Peruvian restaurant in the middle of Cologne. The interior of the restaurant is in the basement and is really unusual but beautifully decorated. The food and drinks came quite quickly and everything was really delicious. We would come back at any time

Best Latin American restaurant in all of Cologne and the surrounding area! We love it at El Inca - the food, the atmosphere, the friendly atmosphere and of course the Pisco Sour. :-) Very, very big praise to the two bosses and their team! <3

Very good meal and superb cocktail

Everyone was very friendly, delicious food, fast service, very welcoming! It was very hot but it was worth it.

Still my favorite place for South American food in Cologne. I love it

Solid Peruvian restaurant that has maintained quality even after 10 years since we last visited. Good ceviche. Prices are ok (unfortunately Peruvian food is always very expensive in Germany). You have to make a reservation and bring your time.

Felt like Peru for couple of hours. Real Peruvian tastes and atmosphere.

A small restaurant with a very individual interior. The restaurant is located in the basement and can only be reached via stairs. The furnishings are dark and simple, but the decoration is more colorful and rich. Pictures, signs and figures from South America decorate the interior and the counter is occupied by a herd of plush llamas. The waitresses are very friendly and helpful, so you immediately feel at home as a guest. The menu offers a cross-section of South American cuisine and contains something for every taste, from meat to fish and vegetarian dishes. Likewise the drinks menu. Anyone who wants to get to know the cuisine of South America is in good hands. The restaurant is very popular, so make a reservation.

Very tasty, service very attentive and friendly

Very tasty food. Good service is always a must on any restaurant, and this place did not disappoint on any way. I will come back.

Very good food and nice service It's worth eating here in its own beautiful South American style.

A wonderful restaurant with very good food and fantastic drinks and cocktails. On Sundays there is happy hour for cocktails and it's worth it. We had our business lunch here (16 people) and we were all absolutely satisfied. The staff is super nice and accommodating, quick and we were just completely happy. Many thanks again to the El Inca team

Very nice service. top starters and delicious main course.

Came for the food, stayed for the pisco sour. Good food, great service

Me again 😁, Today, I visited the restaurant and unfortunately, I can't recommend this place at all. Tho the restaurant was half full, we had to wait in order to give our orders. The first dish was the ragout with chicken. The regout was on 2 potatoes and with rice. In my opinion, the rice was not done. The ragout was nothing special and I have had the feeling that the ingredients were not fresh and more convenience food. The same feeling did I have with the other dish, was the one with tortillas. I did not could finish it. The tortillas were tasting like nothing. I also post the the bill in order to show that I was here. So, absolutely can't understand the good reviews. No recommendations on my behalf.

Very good Peruvian Good quality price Highly recommended

Our absolute favorite restaurant. Great ambience, the food is fantastic, the cocktails too and the service is very friendly and accommodating. Always a highlight for us.

Well the food is quite good but the service is really subpar! Not recommendable. You can get better and friendlier somewhere else!

Basically a small, charming shop with a lot of atmosphere. But you could also say: too small for so many people and far too loud. But some also call it mood. It was too much of a 'mood' for me. Overall, only 3 out of 5* for me, but given the sum of the good reviews, the operators seem to be doing a lot of things right (for other guests) and doing well. A full house is always good for the host. In detail: Eat: Unfortunately there were too many cheap and cooked mussels and cooked prawns in the ceviche mixto. A ceviche consists primarily of raw fish that is cold-cooked in lime juice. However, you had to look for the fish. The English steak ordered was medium and the medium ordered was well-done. The bowls of dips served with the appetizer platters (grilled) were tiny and immediately empty. In summary: everything was "kind of ok", but nothing more than that. Therefore 3 out of 5 * Service: The starters arrived at the table with hungry guests after 1:15 hours. The drink orders had to be asked several times and the salads for the main course were not delivered but were only served upon request. Friendly. 2 out of 5* Ambience: As I wrote above: sweet, but extremely full and narrow and loud. The size of the table could politely be described as intimate, but I found it a bit too small. Price-performance: For me the price, in relation to the use of goods/quality, was unfortunately only a 2 out of 5*

Super delicious Peruvian cuisine.

It's plain and simple awesome. I have been there countless times and it is always a pleasure to return. The ceviche is, without a doubt, one of the best they have on the menu; never disappoints.

The food is delicious but the waiters are really unfriendly. I don't know if it's because they're poorly paid, but I was surprised.

Just genius. Drinks were great, service was great and the food was perfect :) Thanks to the team

We always enjoy visiting because the food and service are simply fantastic. Just keep it up! We will definitely come back and anyone who has not yet visited El Inca should do so as soon as possible!

A beautiful place to eat delicious food. Our son knew the little hidden authentic restaurant. And we ate very well

My second living room. Tasty, cozy and great value for money.

I had a great time, good food, nice atmosphere, I recommend!!!

Super delicious food and drinks! Everything is a bit tight but still comfortable. Gladly again!

high expectations were met. Very fresh, tasty fish, chili was great, nachos a bit bland. The drinks were also super exciting and made you want to try out more. The service wasn't just impeccable, it was outstanding: the charming young waiter was so patient and hard-working. With a full house, the team always seemed in a good mood and in control of the situation!

Eating like you're on vacation ❤️❤️❤️ we're always happy to be with you ❤️❤️❤️

Very tasty food. I had the vegetarian quesedilla (#40). Cocktails were also really delicious and they didn't skimp on the alcohol either. There are regular happy hours. However, at these happy hours there can sometimes be slightly longer waiting times for drinks.

A very cozy atmosphere. The food was simply excellent.

Very cozy atmosphere! The food was really good quality and tasty! I specially recommend the prawn ceviche! The drinks were also great! The team is very friendly! I will definitely come back! The only downside is the bathroom that was a bit dirty.

Favorite restaurant❤️ We have been coming to El IncA regularly for many, many years and love it :) An evening like being on vacation. Jesus & Carlos are such great hosts and very welcoming. The Pisco Sour cocktails are so delicious...the dishes are delicious...ceviche is a dream :) no matter how crowded it is, it's always nice. Favorite restaurant for ever😍

The location is very beautiful and authentic. The service was very friendly and the drinks were delicious. The food was extremely tasty and the ceviche in particular was very tasty. For the main course we had the grill plate for two people. The meat was first class and the side dishes were great too. Absolute recommendation! A small detail that could be improved is that it is a bit cramped in the restaurant and the toilet is not at the same level as the rest of the location. We'd love to come back!

Great restaurant, great food, very nice service. Highly recommended 🙏

Unfortunately there are hardly any vegetarian dishes and they are not particularly tasty, but very expensive. Staff very friendly and nice atmosphere, but unfortunately not recommended.

A very nice and authentic restaurant with very humane prices. The food was super delicious. A clear recommendation from us. The Pisco Sour is the best I've ever had and I've had a few, even in the country of origin 😉 So if you like Peruvian/Colombian food, have to go here. The service was very friendly, courteous and quick. Above all, the prices here are more than reasonable.

It is a restaurant that I have been going to for many years and we are always very happy. The attention, food, price and service are very good. All dishes are highly recommended. Thank you El Inca for such a delicious and varied menu.

We celebrated our wedding in private at El Inca. Everything went smoothly and the team was very open about the menu selection, decorations, and the surprises that our witnesses prepared. The food and the piscos were delicious as always. We had an unforgettable day. Many thanks to Jesus, Simon and the whole team.

Wonderful restaurant with wonderful staff!

Delicious cheap food in a rustic atmosphere. The waiter was nice, unfortunately we waited a long time for the food and there were small errors when ordering. You should like the proximity in the restaurant.

Authentic Peruvian cuisine with friendly service and good food quality. There is a large selection of delicious food and South American drinks. The preparation of the food is a bit long, but fresh products are being prepared at the moment. The ambience and design of the place is worth highlighting.

Sehr sehr freundliches Personal. Wir sind jetzt Stammkunden und wir essen hier sehr gerne mit Freunden. Für mich immer Cocktails. Besonders freue ich mich auf eine Colada mit Banane 🍌. Zum Glück hier zu bekommen. Ehrliche Empfehlung!🌹

Eines der besten Restauranterlebnisse seit langer Zeit. Aufmerksamer Service, fantastische Gerichte, authentisches Ambiente zu fairen Preisen. Absolute Empfehlung. Wir kommen wieder. Nicht vergessen zu reservieren!

Eins der besten Restaurants in Köln! Sehr authentisch und eine Erfahrung wert. Wir haben uns für die Zeit wie im Urlaub gefühlt. Das Personal war super und alle Gerichte sehr lecker! Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis top! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Einmalige Atmosphäre im Keller. Peruanische fantastische authentische Küche mit super leckeren PiscoSour oder anderen Cocktails. Ich liebe es!

Sehr leckeres Essen!!! Die Bedienung war auch sehr nett und war sehr schnell im Bestellung aufnehmen. Alles im allem sehr gute Erfahrung!

Super leckeres Essen und sehr freundliches Personal 👍👍😊👌👌👌👌

Recommended if you are interested in trying the best gastronomy in the world.

Sehr leckeres Essenund viel Auswahl. Die Bedienung war super nett. Preis Leistungsverhältnis stimmt.

Sowohl die Cocktails als auch die Gerichte waren köstlich. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend, und sehr herzlich. Obwohl das Restaurant rappelvoll war, die Bedienung war recht schnell. Absolute Empfehlung.

Mittlerweile sind wir Stammkunden und das sagt wahrsch. mehr als jede Googlebewertung, dennoch hier endlich auch eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung. Das Essen war bisher immer hervorragend, genauso der Service + das Ambiente, das einem das Gefühl eines Kurztrips nach Cusco gibt.

when you try to make a reservation in English; you cannot. They treat you rude if you cannot speak German or Spanish. You cannot make an online reservation so no way.

I was told I can come without the reservation at a certain hour. When I was there nobody even greeted me and after 15 min of waiting they informed me that all tables are reserved. Very poor

Das ist der schönste Ort vor Weihnachten zum essengehen. Wir gehen seit Jahren bei elinka essen und lieben die Atmospäre.

Buen Restaurants. La comida es sabrosa. El personal amable.

Lange Wartezeiten und kaltes Essen. Ich bin leider ziemlich enttäuscht. Aufgrund der guten Bewertungen und der Empfehlung eines Freundes hatte ich mich schon sehr auf den Besuch gefreut. Das Restaurant ist etwas versteckt, weshalb ich zunächst daran vorbei gelaufen bin. Das Restaurant ist gemütlich eingerichtet und verbreitet einen gewissen Flair. Die Servicekräfte waren gemütlich, jedoch sehr freundlich. Obwohl noch nicht so viel los war haben wir relativ lange auf unser Essen gewartet. Dieses kam maximal lauwarm am Tisch an und war auch lieblos angerichtet. Vom Geschmack war es ganz ok aber nichts besonderes. Einen zweiten Besuch würde ich wohl eher nicht mehr wagen.

Really good service. Amazing food and drinks. Always full and for a reason, will come back!

Wir (Peruaner und Deutsche) waren jetzt schon einige Male in dem Restaurant. Das Essen war immer lecker, die Bestellung der Getränke konnte zügig erfolgen, nachdem wir Platz genommen hatten. Bei den Getränken sind wir fast immer beim Pisco Sour geblieben, den wir als sehr schmackhaft empfunden haben. Nach der Bestellung des Essen, dauerte es nicht all zu lange, bis dieses auch serviert wurde. Jedes Mal, wenn wir da waren, war das Restaurant gerammelt voll, das Servicepersonal war aber trotzdem immer flink und gut gelaunt. Je nach Publikum war es mal lauter und mal leiser, aber auch das gibt dem Restaurant in Verbindung mit dem Ambiente das Gefühl auch ein wenig " vor Ort zu sein".

Comida boa,atendimento excelente, ambiente agradável com um linda decoração.

Wir waren zu zweit mit 2 Babies und unsere kleinen Hund, essen war fantastisch vor allem leche de tigre und die ceviche wie in Peru. Die Bedienung ist herausrragend freundlich und bekümmert, es macht absolut Spass dort zu essen. Dankeschön

Auf Google maps gefunden, ausprobiert und so gar nicht bereut! Es war unfassbar lecker. Von der Vorspeise bis zum Dessert. Und der Laden war an einem Mittwochabend brechend voll. Das spricht schon für sich. Super nette Bedienung und authentisches Ambiente. Echt klasse.

Das Essen schmeckt gut, aber die Meeresfrüchteplatte hat so wenig Meeresfrüchte, kostet aber 49 Euro, was kein gutes Geschäft ist. Die Portion der Hauptspeise war in Ordnung, der gegrillte Fisch war allerdings etwas zu verbrannt. Der Service des Ladens ist gut.

LAUT, ENG, WUSSELIG, FREUNDLICH, HISPANOHABLANTES, LECKER, SATT, ZUFRIEDEN - wieder ein perfekter Abend! Die gambas al ailljo waren P E R F E K T. Die Rinderherzen auch:-) Versteckt den perunanischen Sauvignon Blanc nicht auf der Getränkekarte unter peruanische Weine!!! Wir freuen uns auf nächste Mal, auch wenn wir leider bald die Seniorenteller bestellen müssen :-( Gracias, a la Cocina y al servicio Siggi y Sascha

Das beste Essen, der beste Service und das beste Ambiente was es geben kann! Das Restaurant ist relativ klein aber man fühlt sich wie Zuhause! Unser absolutes Lieblingsrestaurant ♥️👌🏽

Un rinconcito de Latinoamerica en Colonia, Alemania. Excelente comida y servicio. Un lugar para sentirse en familia.